Jean Murphy
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Anniversary of Woodstock inspires summer fashion, decorJun 23, 2019 7:00 am - The famous Woodstock music festival that took place in upstate New York in 1969 has long held an exalted place in music and pop culture history. So its 50th anniversary ...
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Family-owned garden center still expandingJun 22, 2019 7:00 am - Chicago-area homeowners spend all winter dreaming about summer and the time they can spend enjoying their yard. Most don't want to slave on their yard, but they do long ...
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Porches are timeless treasures, so don't ignore what's out frontJun 16, 2019 7:00 am - Backyards are not the only choice for Chicago area homeowners who want to spend their “home time” outdoors. Many homeowners now hearken back to the days when their paren...
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Improvements to your yard can be eco-friendlyJun 09, 2019 7:00 am - Ecologists and lovers of the “Great Outdoors” can transform their backyards into their own little parklands. Even when they can't take regular trips to forest preserves ...
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Fountains, ponds, stoves and firepits all enhance backyard oasesJun 02, 2019 6:00 am - Given the opportunity, all of us would like to create an unforgettable, cozy oasis in our suburban backyard or even on our rooftop deck in the city. Most of us envision ...
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Weber believes grilling skills can be taughtJun 01, 2019 7:00 am - Only Chicago can bring you snow during spring. But now it's time to enjoy the summer and start doing some grilling. Who better to help you with that than Weber Grill Res...
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Ground covers hide your yard's flawsMay 26, 2019 6:00 am - The flaws in your landscaping are probably brutally clear to you each spring. The snow finally stops covering the places where your lawn is thin and miserable, for insta...
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Options expand for outdoor entertainingMay 18, 2019 7:00 am - The way in which Americans use their outdoor spaces at home has evolved to an incredible extent over the past 70 years since GIs returned from World War II. Northwest Me...
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Area senior living communities help residents remain connectedApr 13, 2019 6:00 am - Maintaining contact with family members and longtime friends (who often feel like family!), as well as making new friends, is vital as we age. Isolation is bad for peop...
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Your groceries … delivered your way by Jewel-OscoApr 08, 2019 1:00 am - Life is busy in 2019. So, finding the time to periodically trek through the grocery store to purchase milk, water, meat, cheese, coffee, laundry detergent, shampoo and s...